Waluigi Costume Guide
Waluigi is the evil doppelganger of Luigi in the Mario Bros video games. While he is wily and cunning, his costume, however, is not that difficult to create, whether you decide to make it yourself or purchase it from a store.
It’s a pretty simple costume that you can find mostly at thrift or department stores, except for items such as the hat and gloves, which you can create yourself with a few quick alterations!
How to Dress Like Waluigi
To dress up like Waluigi for that next Comic-Con or Halloween party, you’ll need the following items:
- Denim or black overalls; the character has two large yellow buttons at the top of the overalls, which you might want to purchase as well.
- Long-sleeved crew-neck T-shirt in purple.
- Elf shoes in either bright orange or yellow-gold.
- White Super Mario gloves; you may always want to get some self-adhesive removable letters in yellow and place an inverted “L” on each of the gloves.
- Purple Waluigi hat with a white dot in the center and an inverted “L” inside of the dot; again, use your self-adhesive letters to do this if you’re making the costume yourself.
- Fake, long mustache that points up at the ends.
- Pointed nose and elf ears.
Overalls
Waluigi is known for his unique and recognizable wardrobe, which prominently features a pair of denim or black overalls. The overalls are a key component of the Waluigi cosplay look and should be a top priority when putting together your costume.
To make your overalls look as authentic as possible, you might want to purchase and attach two large yellow buttons at the top of the overalls, which are a signature design element of the character’s outfit.
Purple Shirt
To complete the upper body of your Waluigi costume, you will want to wear a long-sleeved crew-neck T-shirt in a deep purple color. This color will complement the overalls and other elements of the costume. You can purchase a plain purple T-shirt or dye an existing one to match Waluigi’s color scheme.
Elf Shoes
A pair of elf shoes are a must-have when it comes to nailing the Waluigi look. The shoes should be either bright orange or yellow-gold, as these are the colors most associated with the character.
You can purchase these shoes or make them yourself. If you’re making your own shoes, it is important to pay attention to the details like the pointy toe and the buckle on the side.
White Gloves
Waluigi’s gloves are white with a yellow L on it. You can purchase Super Mario gloves or make your own by taking white gloves and adding a yellow L on it. You can use self-adhesive removable letters to do this if you’re making the costume yourself.
Purple Hat
The hat is also an important component of the Waluigi cosplay look. The hat should be purple, with a white dot in the center and an inverted “L” inside the dot. As with the gloves, you can purchase a hat or make your own, using self-adhesive letters to add the white dot and inverted “L” to the hat.
Mustache
Waluigi is also known for his iconic mustache that is fake and long. The mustache should point up at the ends and will help you achieve the character’s unmistakable look.
Nose and Ears
To really complete the look of Waluigi, you may want to add pointed nose and elf ears. This can be achieved by using makeup, prosthetics or by purchasing a pair of prosthetic ears and nose. These small details will help you capture Waluigi’s unique appearance.
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About Waluigi’s Look
Waluigi is a self-pitying man who thinks everyone is getting what they want out of life except himself. With black overalls, a purple long-sleeved shirt, and the unusual “Γ” symbol on his hat and gloves (which is an inverted L and a gamma sign), the character also has a large mustache and large nose and ears.
He usually has a scowl on his face and looks unhappy, and his elf-like shoes are usually bright orange or gold in color. It is a colorful costume indeed and one that is certain to attract attention every time you wear it.
Wrapping Up
Attending a cosplay event dressed as Waluigi is an entertaining way to show your love for the beloved video game character. Whether you’ve been at the cosplay game for a long time or are fresh to the scene, you just need a little of imagination and a handful of essential costume pieces to nail the look.
And let yourself have some fun with it and get a bit mischievous. As Waluigi would say “Wahaha!”
